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Crooked River Lodge

2.5 star property

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, River View | Private kitchen
Family Suite, Multiple Beds, River View

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI, 49706
  • Crooked Lake
  • Petoskey State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub | Living area

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Alanson

When you stay at Crooked River Lodge in Alanson, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Crooked Lake and Cheboiganing Preserve. .This hotel is 9.7 mi (15.5 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery.

What's nearby

  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 21 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 22 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Odawa Casino - 24 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Place - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alanson Depot Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Crooked River Lodge

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Crooked River Lodge offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. This Alanson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 3 to April 10:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Stafford's Crooked River Lodge Alanson
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Crooked River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 760 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 760 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 760 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 760 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 760 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken, Middleburg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Good breakfast. Great fire out back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful & comfortable Very family friendly Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The next morning breakfast was lacking in variety and source. The fruit cups were bland and the individual fruit tastes were mixed together. With spring/summer, fresh fruit is plentiful. Could have a couple wait staff cut up fresh fruits and provide them on the brkfst line. Heck, I can get a 5lb. frozen mixed bag for $11 at Sam's club. There were no items that provided any protein. No yogurt, bananas, scrambled eggs.and/or sausage patties. Room was fine, the check-in staff wonderful. Was going to book another stay in July, but the brkfst sealed the deal not too. Kudos to the gas fireplace, wonderful!! The grounds are well kept and all was clean and tidy. Maybe have a few signs where the flowers are to identify as guests were interested what type. etc. You could have the local landscaper/florist place a few signs around the flower gardens. Maybe have a sign where the kayaks are to 'Use at your own risk'. I would develop a kayak 'lift' to raise up when exiting the craft and lower down when the rower is ready to push off. Watched a guest struggle to get out of the kayak, which could have been a 'fall' issue for the resort. Just my view from the 'other side'. Thanks. Ray Powers. (stayed there June 15 - Rm 211)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from all rooms based on the building layout. Large Outdoor gas fireplace is a nice feature, along with onsite walking trail. They advertised a full breakfast, which it is not. There were no cooked eggs, bacon or sausage/ham. As such, it is a choice of only high sugar "foods" with the only exception being a fruitbowl with oranges/bananas and also boiled eggs. Since we were not interested in a sugarfest, we could not avail ourselves of the "included breakfast" and had to go up the street to "Bobs" to get what we consider a "full breakfast".
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere is warm and inviting. While the room décor is somewhat dated, it complements the woodsy character of the lodge and adds to its cozy, nostalgic feel. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would happily return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and comfortable stay. The bad thing was couldn't use pool and hot tub shut down for service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Awesome place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ASHLEY

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Getaway

We were looking for an overnight escape with a relaxing atmosphere and amenities. The Lodge did not disappoint and we really enjoyed our stay!! The coziness of the lobby and loft area were wonderful. Enjoyed sitting in the comfortable furniture and reading, playing pool and the exercise room. The breakfast was very good as well as the beverage and snack options. We can't say enough good things about our stay. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Theodore, Malvern

Liked: Amenities
V
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Our stay here was wounderful. The staff was very courteous and efficient. Our room was very clean, modern looking with a very nice color scheme. The view was nice overlooking Crooked River. I am sure it would be super fun in warmer months as there are open spaces to roam or go boating. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AARON K

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024